Canada is investigating an explosion at its embassy in Nigeria that killed two people, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said on Monday. The country has also joined the United States and United Kingdom in issuing a warning against nonessential travel to the West African nation.

“We can confirm there was an explosion at our High Commission in Nigeria. The fire is out and we are working to shed light on what caused this situation,” Joly said on X.

“I send my heartfelt condolences to the families of the two people killed in this tragedy,” she said.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson said that there were deaths and injuries in a fire on Monday at the High Commission of Canada but did not give any figures.

“President Tinubu prays for the repose of the departed souls and wishes all injured persons a rapid and full recovery,” the statement said.

Source: Reuters